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Bladen County Schools announce remote learning day Tuesday due to severe weather threat
BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Bladen County Schools has announced that Tuesday will be a remote learning day due to the threat for severe weather.
School officials say the maximum wind speed limit for buses to travel is 35 mph. With wind gusts expected upwards of 50-60 mph, the school says they made the decision out of an abundance of caution.
Elementary and middle school teachers will send assignments home with students today and high school teachers will place assignments in Canvas.
In addition, all after school activities, including athletic events for Tuesday will be canceled.